leave out
phrasal verb
left out; leaving out; leaves out
: to not include or mention (someone or something)
The movie leaves a lot out of the story.
Did everyone get a piece of cake? I don't want to leave anyone out.
They always leave her out of the conversation.
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On-device windowing will only be supported on tablets—even tablet-style foldables will be left out.
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
To compliment the blue cotton candy tones of the ensemble, Rihanna wore her hair in a sweet half-up do, leaving out face-framing sections that were parted down the middle and swept towards her ears.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
California marijuana consumers will face higher taxes beginning July 1 after a plan to halt a planned increase in the state cannabis excise was left out of a state budget bill.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Republican lawmakers said they were left out of budget negotiations.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
To compliment the blue cotton candy tones of the ensemble, Rihanna wore her hair in a sweet half-up do, leaving out face-framing sections that were parted down the middle and swept towards her ears.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
California marijuana consumers will face higher taxes beginning July 1 after a plan to halt a planned increase in the state cannabis excise was left out of a state budget bill.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Republican lawmakers said they were left out of budget negotiations.
—Trân Nguyễn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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“Leave out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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